Ever wonder how a caned chair seat is made? Then this is the class for you. Instructor Mary Jo Harris, local knitting designer, author, and active member of the Madison (WI) Knitters’ Guild, will teach you how to hand cane a wooden trivet using natural strand cane. In this 3-week workshop, she will discuss the differences between the various types and materials of caning, the 7-step method of hand caning, and how to care for caned furniture. No special skills required. Instruction booklet and materials to make one trivet included in fee. Bring a small hand clippers or shears, small rag, spray bottle, container for water (in addition to spray bottle), paper & pencil for notes, an awl or ice pick, and a dozen or more golf tees or caning pegs (optional). Adults and youth (ages 14 and up with an adult); each participant pays the registration fee. Limited space; register early. To register, please call (608)246-4550.

Madtown Yarn Shop

Ten Shops. One weekend.

*Classes, events and prizes*Visit every shop to enter the Grand Prize drawing

When:October 6, 7, and 8 Hours vary by shop.

At Knitcircus: Join us at the Knitcircus Studio & Store for a kickoff event on Friday evening, October 6th from 5-8 pm. Our store will also be open Saturday 12-5pm and Sunday 12-5pm. Classes with Amy Detjen and Bug Richardson on Saturday at our studio.

Where: All around the Madison, Wisconsin area. Many shops will be hosting classes, trunk shows, or Knit-a-Longs, so be sure to check their websites as well (list below) and plan your weekend accordingly!

Why: Because we all love yarn and want to show our support for our fellow enthusiasts.

How: Pick up your punch card (like a passport) at any of the 10 participating shops during that weekend. Take the card with you to all shops you visit to get it stamped. Make sure to enter drawings for prizes at all of the stores you visit! If you make it to all 10 shops, leave your card with the final shop you visit and you'll be automatically entered to win the GRAND PRIZE (to be announced). Even if you don't win the Grand Prize, you'll receive an email coupon that you can use at any one participating shop in the month of November for 10% off!